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Antioxidant

CARNOSINE

CAS 305-84-0
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A natural dipeptide of beta-alanine and histidine present in human muscle. Antioxidant and anti-glycation properties; very benign safety profile in topical use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant dipeptide
  • Anti-glycation support
  • Skin conditioning
  • Endogenous in human tissue

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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